AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 7.62 MM NATO AMMUNITION M-59, M-80, M-61, M-62

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Abstract:

Tests have been conducted in the Free-Flight Aerodynamic Range on the NATO family of ammunition M-80 ball, M-59 ball, M-62AP, and M-61 tracer. This report is the presentation and discussion of the data obtained in these tests. In general, the projectiles exhibited adequate gyroscopic and dynamic stability in the regions of probable use. The non-tracer members appear to have sufficiently similar drag properties to be adequate ballistic matches, while the tracer is not a match beyond about 600 meters.

Author(s):
Piddington, Maynard J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept.
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BRL-MR-1833
Project Number(s):
RDT/E-1P014501A33D
Monitor Series:
BRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION, *ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION, *TRACER AMMUNITION, STABILITY, GUN BARRELS, PROJECTILES, AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, EXTERIOR BALLISTICS, MAGNUS EFFECT, FORCE(MECHANICS), RIFLES, DRAG, MOMENTS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), INFANTRY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
M 14 GUNS(7 62 MM), M 14 GUN BARRELS(7 62 MM), M 59 CARTRIDGES(7 62 MM), M 62 CARTRIDGES(7 62 MM), M 61 CARTRIDGES(7 62 MM), M 80 CARTRIDGES(7 62 MM), NATO, EXPORT CONTROL
Report Date:
1967 Mar 01